---
title: "Agency Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a19"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-30"
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# Agency Services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a19

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## Summary

The Open University has initiated a procurement process for "Agency Services" related to the disposal of its office in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the category of services in real estate agency, specifically within the industry classification "Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis" (CPV Code: 70300000). The procurement method used was limited competition, below the threshold, and is now in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 28 April 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £54,000 gross (£45,000 net), is set to run from 1 May 2025 to 31 October 2026, and its primary location is Milton Keynes, UKJ12 region. The buyer, The Open University, described as a sub-central government public authority, has contracted with Savills (UK) Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in real estate agency services, especially those experienced in handling office property transactions. Companies with a strong portfolio in managing similar disposals could capitalize on such contracts, expanding their market presence and showcasing their expertise. Although this particular tender has concluded, similar future opportunities may appeal to both large-scale and specialised agencies. Businesses that can offer efficient, competitively priced services are well-suited to compete in this niche sector, particularly if they can demonstrate value in navigating limited competition tenders.

## Notice

Agency Services for Disposal of OU Office in Edinburgh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028930-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAVILLS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 15:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028930-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028930-2025
  30th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.savills.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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